Cincinnati Playhouse Offers Summer Theater Day Camp, Spots Still Avaliable

Does your child have a dramatic flair? Is there an Annie growing up in your midst? Are you on the hunt for something entertaining yet educational for your young theatre enthusiast this summer? The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park still has spots available in its popular Summer Theatre Day Camp, with sessions being offered in June and July.

Classes provide fun and in-depth explorations of a broad range of acting skills, from creative movement and improvisational activities (similar to those seen on television in WHOSE LINE IS ITANYWAY ?) to the singing and dancing techniques needed to perform in Broadway-style musicals. All classes are taught by local theatre professionals and educators.

Classes are available for children age five through high school and divided by grade level. All classes take place in a friendly and non-intimidating learning environment. No previous actingor performing experience is required to participate.

The creative dramatics camp (for children age 5 or entering grades 1 and 2) is offered in one-week sessions, taking place the weeks of June 15, June 22, July 6, July 13, July 20 and July 27.The cost is $100. All other half-day camp sessions for students entering grade three through high school run for two weeks on the following dates: June 15 - June 26, July 6 - July 17 and July 20 -July 31. The cost for these camps is $260. A very limited number of scholarships are available based on financial need.

With each camp registration, parents will receive one free ticket (up to a $58 value) to the09/10 Marx Theatre season, excluding A CHRISTMAS CAROL . Some restrictions apply.

For more information or to request a brochure, contact the Playhouse box office at 513/421-3888 or e-mail summercamp@cincyplay.com. Information and registration materials also are available online at www.cincyplay.com.

The Playhouse is supported, in part, by the generosity of the tens of thousands of individuals and businesses that give to the Fine Arts Fund. The Ohio Arts Council helps fund the Playhouse with state tax dollars to encourageeconomic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. The Playhouse also receives funding from the City of Cincinnati and The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.